Gigabyte M912 netbook in the trade-show wilds

More from Taipei. This time, it's Gigabyte's M912 low-cost laptop entry sporting Intel's soon-to-be ubiquitous Atom processor. After Computex kicks off tomorrow, anyway.

Update: Sassy press shot and official specs after the break.

[Thanks, Jacob G.]

[nVening @ Jun 2nd 2008 8:27AM]

How much is the cost of a touchscreen going to add compared to the likes on the MSI wind, Asus eee??

[Craig @ Jun 2nd 2008 8:35AM]

Does anyone know if the 'touchscreen' means you can write on it like a tablet computer? Or is it simply like a UMPC or iPhone style screen?

If they can price it $500-$750 count me in!

[teecas @ Jun 2nd 2008 8:46AM]

Looks like the screen can be twisted, so I guess we'll be able to write on it like a tablet pc!

[Chris Han @ Jun 2nd 2008 8:53AM]

It's $660.

[Jaque-o @ Jun 2nd 2008 10:50AM]

So adding 6 bucks to the price tag would be an evil thing to do eh?

[Scentedflame @ Jun 2nd 2008 8:41AM]

That is not an attractive photo of this laptop. Couldn't they have at least used clear tape?

[Skullgrl @ Jun 2nd 2008 8:43AM]

I can't wait until Computex starts. So many things are being announced or released.

This looks like a really good idea if it isn't too expensive.

[PEZ @ Jun 2nd 2008 1:27PM]

IS that really you in the photo!? nice!

[Skullgrl @ Jun 2nd 2008 1:31PM]

No, thats my plastic reincarnation. But I am female... If that's what you mean.

[The Concierge @ Jun 2nd 2008 3:56PM]

Get a chat room!

[Skullgrl @ Jun 2nd 2008 5:23PM]

Excuse me?
My original comment was on topic. Someone else's was not. But why can't I respond to that? And goodness you don't need to be sarcastic or snarky. Leave that to the fanboys.

[Joe @ Jun 2nd 2008 8:50AM]

"Please do not take a picture"
"Oh! Good" (mouth promised, but still take up the camera clicks)

[BobTurbo @ Jun 2nd 2008 8:51AM]

It won't be as successful as the MSI Wind.

[Booshack @ Jun 2nd 2008 3:09PM]

Very true, the Wind is shaping up to be an incredible machine. The one-touch under/overclocking and reported top notch build quality and keyboard seals the deal for me.

[Tom @ Jun 2nd 2008 5:18PM]

I think I have to disagree. Although the price will be a big factor, having an inexpensive tablet on the market could result in Gigabyte finding a niche market.

[darkstar @ Jun 2nd 2008 8:57AM]

love the idea of a cheapo tablet.
but im still waiting for a sliding form factor!

[Daren @ Jun 2nd 2008 9:02AM]

say again?
links to said tabletpc form factor?

[teasphere @ Jun 2nd 2008 9:01AM]

I just wish one of these small laptops would sport a DVI port over VGA, it is my only holdout and will probably force my hand to a Macbook as a result. I use my laptop 50% of the time hooked to my TV to stream movies from my media server. Otherwise it is one of these VGA units and a game console or something like that as neither Roku nor AppleTV can do it.

[Booshack @ Jun 2nd 2008 3:09PM]

Reflective screen.
Next.

[Kai @ Jun 2nd 2008 2:50PM]

Err, I think the reflection is due to a piece of plastic stuck onto the screen...

I really hope the screen isn't reflective, 'cos I dislike reflective screens too... hopefully the screen will be usable under sunlight as well. Then we can get a cheapo version of a Fujitsu Lifebook P1620!

[flo @ Jun 2nd 2008 10:41AM]

YAML - Yet Another Mini Laptop

[Jaque-o @ Jun 2nd 2008 10:55AM]

Yuo make it sound like that's a bad thing?

The more mini notebooks out there the lower the prices eventualy will be, which means i might actually one day be able to efford one !

I say keep 'm commin' !!!

[Jaque-o @ Jun 2nd 2008 10:57AM]

Yuo = You, for everyone that even remotely feels like bashing me for my bad grammar and spelling ;)

[futurepastnow @ Jun 2nd 2008 11:06AM]

Excellent, a convertible tablet.

[nVening @ Jun 2nd 2008 11:13AM]

shame the keyboard doesnt go right up to the edges

[gm76 @ Jun 2nd 2008 11:45AM]

But can it slice cake?

[Nick Ritch @ Jun 2nd 2008 12:28PM]

I think it's ugly as hell but, I like that the screen is higher res and if it turns out to have tablet functionality that also would be a plus.

[jdmbo1 @ Jun 2nd 2008 12:38PM]

Unless the touch input is waccom, I probably won't be picking this up anytime soon.

[Steve @ Jun 2nd 2008 5:11PM]

Optional CPU swings it for me....

[Bart Smastard @ Jun 2nd 2008 7:36PM]

Does anyone else see the image of a naked male torso in that plastic film over the screen in the top photo???

I also see a spooky face.

My therapist will be disappointed we'd been making such great progress :|

[Joshua Walters @ Jun 2nd 2008 9:07PM]

Make it under $600 and Im sold.

What can I say, Im a cheap student finishing highschool (I am doing three college courses per semester, so I would have use for this...)

Im still leaning towards the 2133 or Atom Eee, especially if the touch screen makes this thing quite expensive.

[kyuzor @ Jun 3rd 2008 12:46PM]

I want one :'( with 2GB RAM and 4HD :) but i will be too if is 40HD :)

I want one :'(
I want one :'(
I want one :'(

[tonster @ Jun 6th 2008 2:20AM]

Man this is the hit thingy!! Touch screen?! Lightweighted?! ATOM cpu?!
I saw the machine at computex 2008 in tapei yesterday tested the machine was awsome but won;t release til mid july however the retail price was shocking its going to be around 17000-19000 NT(currency rate 1USD = 30.3x NTD) which is a really decent price comparing to other tablet pcs…
PS: It works with both MS.XPs or Linux OSs

It would make it perfect if it could also have a build in GPS receiver